Message from School Board President John Fencl

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The mission of Washington Township Schools is to develop lifelong learners and globally-minded citizens by fostering the academic, creative, and social skills needed to achieve excellence in a multicultural environment.

Newsletter

Nov. 2019

In July 2019, we opened two new elementary schools – Clearwater and Willow Lake. These schools are important additions to Washington Township (WT). We are also in the construction phase with five other schools while planning for renovations for each of the remaining schools in the District. The District is appreciative of the funding the community has provided for these projects. While we are excited about our progress since the 2016 referenda, we still have needs for both staff and facilities in the future. Message from School Board President John Fencl

The District is always striving to better educate our students. Over the last fifteen months, the District has specifically been planning for the future. This has included community surveys, focus groups with a cross section of the community, a detailed athletic facility assessment, tours of facilities, and input from parents, teachers and students. The needs for the District are great; the funding challenges we face are significant. As we evaluate these needs, not only is community input wanted, but community support is essential. It is with this community support that we will be able to help secure the future of our schools for years to come.

Left to right back: Mr. William Turner - Member, Dr. Nikki Woodson - Superintendent, Ms. Alexandra Curlin - Member Left to right front: Mr. Anthony S. Dzwonar – Secretary, Dr. Wanda Thruston – Vice President, Mr. John P. Fencl –President

Throughout 2019, the Board has been evaluating, reviewing and engaged with planning for future efforts. This has included working closely with the District administration in an effort to prioritize opportunities and strategize how best to move forward. We will continue to focus on improving the District academically, strengthening our diversity and further integrating with the community.

Left to right back: Mr. William Turner - Member, Dr. Nikki Woodson - Superintendent, Ms. Alexandra Curlin - Member Left to right front: Mr. Anthony S. Dzwonar – Secretary, Dr. Wanda Thruston – Vice President, Mr. John P. Fencl –President

Alumni Spotlight

“My first college basketball game, NBA draft night, NBA rookie game, USA Gold Basketball world championship, NBA 3 point champion or the NBA 6th man award were all special moments in time but the best time of my life was when I was a high school student-athlete at North Central.” ~Eric “EJ” Gordon, Alumni

Left to right back: Mr. William Turner - Member, Dr. Nikki Woodson - Superintendent, Ms. Alexandra Curlin - Member Left to right front: Mr. Anthony S. Dzwonar – Secretary, Dr. Wanda Thruston – Vice President, Mr. John P. Fencl –President